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The Extraordinary Collector: Lord Cholmondeley: The Aristocrat Collector

Factual: Arts, Culture & the Media

The Extraordinary Collector: Episode Four

07/09/2019 GMT

Lord Cholmondeley: The Aristocrat Collector

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Will Lord Cholmondeley be keen to buy any of the objects that Gordon finds for him?

Gordon Watson and Lord Cholmondeley have been friends for some time, it has been a while since Gordon visited and he is keen to see what else has been added to the collection.


Lord Cholmondeley lives at Houghton Hall in Norfolk, England with his young family. A descendant of Sir Robert Walpole, Britain's first Prime Minister, Lord Cholmondeley continues the tradition of collecting art for the main house, and for the grounds of this magnificent stately home. Gordon Watson and Lord Cholmondeley have been friends for some time, but it has been a while since Gordon visited Houghton and he is keen to see what else has been added to the collection. Following his visit, Gordon takes a trip to Amsterdam in search of unique contemporary objects and eventually finds himself at Sotheby's auction house in London. Will Lord Cholmondeley be keen to buy any of the objects that Gordon finds for him?

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Art dealer Gordon Watson is one of the leading authorities of 20th century design.

With exclusive insight and unfettered access to his business, this series follows Gordon Watson as he buys incredible objects across the globe to sell to his millionaire clients.


Art dealer Gordon Watson is one of the leading authorities of 20th century design, furniture, objects and lighting. He's the go-to person when wealthy people want unique and rare show-stopping pieces. 

London's Pimlico Road is home to some of the finest and most decadent antiques and art shops in the world; none more so than Gordon Watson Ltd led by the charismatic, eccentric, and highly connected 'Antique Adventurer' himself. 

With exclusive insight and unfettered access to his business, this series follows Gordon as he buys incredible objects across the globe to sell to his millionaire clients.



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